World No. 3 Alexander Zverev has recently addressed the demanding nature of the professional tennis schedule, acknowledging the challenges players face in balancing competition with necessary rest and recovery. His comments come amidst growing concerns within the tennis world regarding the potential impact of a relentless calendar on players' physical and mental well-being.

Zverev recognizes the ongoing debate about shortening the tennis season, emphasizing that the issue isn't about a lack of love for the sport but rather the need for adequate time to prepare their bodies for the intense physicality of tennis and to allow for sufficient healing. He pointed out that the current 11-month season barely provides enough time for players to rest and physically prepare, with only a short period for recovery and training outside of the tennis court. He highlighted the limited time frame between the Davis Cup Final in late November and the start of the next season in Australia in late December, leaving players with barely a month to recover.

Despite these challenges, Zverev maintains a positive outlook, expressing his love for being a tennis player and acknowledging the privileged lifestyle that comes with it. He recognizes that while players often complain, they also earn a good amount of money, travel the world, stay in five-star hotels, and visit beautiful places. For Zverev, who dreamed of becoming a tennis player, he feels he's living that dream and enjoying it.

Zverev's sentiments echo similar concerns raised by other top players, including Carlos Alcaraz, who has also criticized the ATP's packed calendar and warned about the potential for increased injuries. Alcaraz believes the growing number of compulsory tournaments puts players' health at serious risk and predicts that more top players will be sidelined by injury.

Zverev has also engaged in tense exchanges with journalists regarding the issue, particularly concerning the lack of player power in decision-making. He has questioned the ATP's priorities, suggesting that financial considerations outweigh players' welfare. He stated that players have no decision-making power, highlighting his belief that financial interests are prioritized over player welfare in current scheduling decisions by the ATP. He also challenged journalists to propose solutions, emphasizing the difficulty of changing the system due to tournaments' licenses and the financial implications.

Zverev is scheduled to compete at Wimbledon, beginning on Monday, June 30, 2025, where he will face Arthur Rinderknech. Despite the challenges posed by the demanding schedule, he has expressed confidence in his preparation and form, stating that he is looking forward to Wimbledon and believes he can play well.